Karnataka introduces AI curriculum for Class 9 in 1,800 government schools under NSQF

The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) education for Class 9 students in 1,800 government high schools for the 2026-27 academic year under the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).

The department has initiated the recruitment of guest teachers to deliver the AI curriculum, which will cover topics such as AI fundamentals, Python programming, data, computer vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and generative AI.

The department announced the initiative through its official social media account, stating that AI education would be provided to Class 9 students across the selected government high schools. The guest teachers will also be responsible for managing student enrolment, attendance and assessment activities under the programme.

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AI curriculum and subjects

According to the department's announcement, the curriculum will introduce students to different areas of artificial intelligence and computer programming.

The subjects to be covered under the programme include:

• Artificial Intelligence fundamentals
• Python programming
• Data
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Generative AI

The programme aims to familiarise secondary school students with emerging technologies and provide them with foundational knowledge of AI and its applications.

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Guest teachers for AI programme

The Karnataka School Education Department has initiated steps to recruit guest teachers for the programme. They will conduct lessons based on the prescribed curriculum and oversee related academic activities.

Apart from teaching AI and programming concepts, the guest faculty will manage student enrolment records, daily attendance and academic assessments.

The initiative is being implemented under the National Skills Qualifications Framework, which focuses on integrating skill-based education into the school curriculum.